The Official Magazine of the Bluewater Cruising Association

Education

Sail Selection, Maintenance and Repair

Leitch & McBride Sailmakers Loft, #10 - 10189 McDonald Park Rd, Sidney

28 Feb 2026 0900h - 1600h

Members $65.00 / Non-Members $85.00

VI Education

Sails: Inspection, Maintenance, Design and Repairs

Evolution Sails, 150 McLean Dr #200C, Vancouver

25 Feb 2026 1800h - 2100h

Members $45 / Non-Members $65

vaneducation@bluewatercruising.org

Tides and Currents

Online Zoom

21 Feb 2026 0930 to 1200 to 22 Feb 2026 0930 to 1200

Members $65.00 / Non-Members $90.00

Kevin Monahan

Engine Inspection & Maintenance Presentation

Spruce Harbour Marina, 1015 Ironwork Passage, Vancouver BC

08 Feb 2026 1000h-1400h

Members $75 / Non-Members $95

David West

Basic Marine Radar

Online Zoom

07 Feb 2026 0930 to 1200 to 08 Feb 2026 0930 to 1200

Members $115  / Non-Members $130

Kevin Monahan

Rigging Inspection and Maintenance

Canoe Cove Boat Yard

31 Jan 2026 1000h to 31 Jan 2026 1500h

Members $45 / Non-Members $65

Brent Jacobi

Rigging Inspection and Maintenance

Canoe Cove Boat Yard, meet at the Atco trailer towards the back of the parking lot.

06 Dec 2025 1000h - 1500h

Members $40 / Non-Members $60

Brent Alley, vieducation@bluewatercruising.org

Diesel Engine Maintenance & Servicing

Shoal Centre, Beacon Community Services, 10030 Resthaven Dr., Sidney, BC; and Gartside Marine Workshop at 2202 Harbor Road, Sidney, BC

29 Nov 2025 0900h - 1600h to 30 Nov 2025 0900h - 1600h

Members $185 / Non-Members $240

Brent Alley, vieducation@bluewatercruising.org

Close Quarters Boat Handling

Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club, 1949 Marina Way North Saanich, BC

16 Nov 2025 1000h - 1200h

Members $25 / Non-Members N/A

Brent Alley, vieducation@bluewatercruising.org

Advanced Diesel (Practical Class #2)

A private garage

09 Nov 2025 1000h - 1600h

Members $145 / Non-Members $175

Vancouver Education